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The interwebs are abuzz about the supposedly “miraculous” Raspberry
Ketone supplements. Raspberry Ketone popularity started with Dr. Oz's show in February
2012, when he nicknamed it a “miracle weight loss drug.” Some even credit
Raspberry Ketones with stimulating hair growth, but for our purposes here,
let’s talk about weight loss. Raspberry Ketones are derived from red raspberries.
Proponents claim that the supplement will stimulate your metabolism causing
weight loss. However, there are no reliable studies to prove this.Specifically there is no scientific evidence
to show how it alters metabolism to promote weight loss. There is also no
scientific evidence to determine a proper dosage. If you find a study that
claims otherwise, check the funding source. Most likely, that study was funded
by a company who produces or funds raspberry ketone products. As far as I know, no major pharmaceutical companies are
investing in Raspberry Ketone research. And it is my opinion that they would…